Canada suspends visas forresidents of Ebola-hit Africancountries

<center><img border="0" height="300" src=" https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnIthXEwK2Tqyxwg9wtRlcJbpyhi2jimXte6ZDxT9mXAk9aylfGcqFmWnDuVxzSplhQbyKY84rr1EVHuhbUA88MF7WIz_1NG9lQYjeDHeFku_dCV9dBpucqjbDMNpqusHihz5iA_foAkwf/s280/ebola-liberia.jpg " width="250"> </a></center><br/>In a bid to also stop the spread of Ebola into<br/>its borders, the Canadian government today<br/>October 31st announced its suspension of<br/>visa applications for travelers from Ebola-hit<br/>countries.<br/>Below is the statement released today by<br/>Canada's health minister, Rona Ambrose<br/>"Our number one priority is to protect<br/>Canadians. We continue to work with<br/>domestic and international partners to<br/>aid efforts to respond to the outbreak in<br/>West Africa, while strengthening our<br/>domestic preparedness here at home."<br/>The Canadian immigration minister, Chris<br/>Alexander said Canadian immigration<br/>authorities will not process any visa<br/>application for individuals who have been in<br/>any Ebola-affected nation 'within three<br/>months prior to the date of the application.'<br/>"Canada has been a leader in the<br/>international efforts to respond to the<br/>Ebola outbreak in West Africa. The<br/>precautionary measures announced<br/>today build on actions we have taken to<br/>protect the health and safety of<br/>Canadians here at home." he said.

Canada suspends visas forresidents of Ebola-hit Africancountries

In a bid to also stop the spread of Ebola into its borders, the Canadian government today October 31st announced its suspension of visa app...

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